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Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol 34, Issue 4, 497-501
DOI: 10.3138/jvme.34.4.497
Copyright © 2007 by Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
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Interactive Computerized Learning Program Exposes Veterinary Students to Challenging International Animal-Health Problems

Patricia A. Conrad• Dave Hird• Jonathan Arzt• Rick H. Hayes• Dave Magliano• Janine Kasper• Saul Morfin• Stephen Pinney

This article describes a computerized case-based CD-ROM (CD) on international animal health that was developed to give veterinary students an opportunity to "virtually" work alongside veterinarians and other veterinary students as they try to solve challenging disease problems relating to tuberculosis in South African wildlife, bovine abortion in Mexico, and neurologic disease in horses in Rapa Nui, Chile. Each of the three case modules presents, in a highly interactive format, a problem or mystery that must be solved by the learner. As well as acquiring information via video clips and text about the specific health problem, learners obtain information about the different countries, animal-management practices, diagnostic methods, related disease-control issues, economic factors, and the opinions of local experts. After assimilating this information, the learner must define the problem and formulate an action plan or make a recommendation or diagnosis. The computerized program invokes three principles of adult education: active learning, learner-centered education, and experiential learning. A medium that invokes these principles is a potentially efficient learning tool and template for developing other case-based problem-solving computerized programs. The program is accessible on the World Wide Web at <http://www.calf.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/html/International_web/international_menu.html>. A broadband Internet connection is recommended, since the modules make extensive use of embedded video and audio clips. Information on how to obtain the CD is also provided.

Key Words: case-based teaching • e-learning • global issues in veterinary medicine • epidemiology • infectious disease • educational approaches to learning dairy medicine




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